Lawrence Public Safety Headlines for October 4, 2023

ang="en" xml:lang="en" xmlns=" xmlns:cctd="> [Homeless 25-year-old Topeka man arrested in rape and killing of 5-year-old girl]( A homeless Kansas man has been arrested in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl, authorities said Tuesday. Officers responded just before 6 p.m. Monday to a medical call at a Topeka gas station and found a fire crew attempting to save ... [Homeless 25-year-old Topeka man arrested in rape and killing of 5-year-old girl]( By: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press A homeless Kansas man has been arrested in the rape and killing of a 5-year-old girl, authorities said Tuesday. Officers responded just before 6 p.m. Monday to a medical call at a Topeka gas station and found a fire crew attempting to save ... October 4, 2023 @ 11:17am [6 judges now named as witnesses in Douglas County DA's disciplinary case; other judges will cover their duties while they testify]( By: Chris Conde Six of Douglas County District Court's nine judges are now named as witnesses for District Attorney Suzanne Valdez's disciplinary complaint hearing next week, and the county's chief judge says they've made arrangements for other judges to cover ... October 3, 2023 @ 6:30pm [Topeka man pleads guilty to attacking woman and preventing her from leaving his vehicle]( By: Chris Conde A Topeka man pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Douglas County District Court to multiple charges in connection with an incident in which he struck a woman multiple times in the head while refusing to let her out of his vehicle. The man, Martyne ... October 3, 2023 @ 5:16pm [Shelter resident who got probation for unprovoked attack in May in downtown Lawrence now must stand trial for alleged armed assault in August]( By: Chris Conde Updated at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023: A homeless shelter resident who was granted probation after attacking a couple in downtown Lawrence in May was ordered on Monday to stand trial for an alleged armed assault in the same area in ... October 3, 2023 @ 4:10pm [Man who got probation after rape conviction in trouble again for cocaine use, failing to get treatment, among other violations]( By: Chris Conde A Douglas County judge ruled on Tuesday that a man who was granted probation after he was convicted by a jury for rape has violated multiple terms of his probation, including repeatedly using cocaine and failing to get a required sex offender ... October 3, 2023 @ 1:55pm [After asking for public's help, Lawrence police identify woman in connection with alleged burglary]( By: Chris Conde Story updated at 6:54 p.m. Tuesday: After asking for the public's help, Lawrence police say they've identified and interviewed a person alleged to have stolen items from a residence while the occupants of the home slept, and that the items have ... October 3, 2023 @ 1:40pm [Convicted felon at city camp for homeless people accused of smashing window of staff office, then trespassing]( By: Chris Conde A resident at the city-supported campsite for homeless people in North Lawrence has been arrested after being accused of smashing a window of the staff office Saturday and of returning to the camp days later despite being trespassed. The window ... October 2, 2023 @ 5:27pm [Lawrence man originally charged with rape and kidnapping gets probation on lesser charge]( By: Chris Conde A Lawrence man who originally faced rape and kidnapping charges was granted probation on Monday after pleading to a lesser charge. The man, Robert Keith Wright, 57, pleaded no contest to one felony count of aggravated battery as part of a plea ... October 2, 2023 @ 4:58pm [Self offers minimal comments following Morris' dismissal from team, citing legal proceedings]( By: Henry Greenstein Three days after Arterio Morris was charged with rape and dismissed from the Kansas men's basketball team, KU coach Bill Self declined to comment Monday on how he weighed the decision to bring Morris to Kansas or when he first learned of the ... October 2, 2023 @ 4:21pm [Former KU football player who allegedly called in a bomb threat waives right to preliminary hearing, seeks diversion]( By: Chris Conde A former University of Kansas football player who allegedly called in a bomb threat in July referencing KU football facilities waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday and is seeking diversion. Joseph Michael Krause, 22, is charged ... October 2, 2023 @ 2:05pm [Lawrence police search massage business, arrest woman on suspicion of selling sexual relations]( By: Matt Resnick A woman was arrested Friday in connection with the search of a local massage parlor. Around 10 a.m., detectives with the Lawrence Police Department executed a search warrant of Tea Spa Massage, 2223 Louisiana St., said LPD spokesperson Laura ... October 2, 2023 @ 11:01am You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Lawrence Journal-World or because at some point in the past you shared your email address with us. 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